What Happened to D.H. Peligro? Dead Kennedys Drummer Passed away at 63
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Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro died in his Los Angeles home on Friday, as per a statement from the band. He was 63 years of age. D.H. Peligro, whose real name is Darren Henley, passed on from a head trauma sustained during an accidental fall, a Twitter post from the band said. The reason for the fetal effect was not released. Arrangements are pending and will be declared before very long. Much thanks to you for your thoughts and encouraging statements, the post read. Darren Henley joined the legendary punk rock group in 1981 and made his recorded debut with the band on the record titled, In God We Trust, Inc. Following Dead Kennedy’s break up in 1986, Darren Henley momentarily joined Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1988. He was liable for acquainting Anthony Kiedis and Flea to a young John Frusciante, who later turned into the group’s guitarist, as indicated by Pitchfork.
Dead Kennedys' drummer D.H. Peligro (Darren Henley) passed away in his Los Angeles home yesterday, Oct 28th. He died from trauma to his head from an accidental fall. Arrangements are pending will be announced in the coming days. Thank you for your thoughts and words of comfort pic.twitter.com/PC7sF87f6c
— Dead Kennedys (@DeadKennedys) October 29, 2022
Henley reunited with the Dead Kennedys in 2001 while performing with numerous different artists all throughout his career, releasing solo albums and staying an early Black icon in the punk rock scene. Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, Flea, responded to the news with sincere tribute: My dear companion, my brother I miss you to such an extent. I’m crushed today, a river of tears, yet for my entire life, I will love consistently. The first time I saw you play with the DK’s in ’81 you took my breath away. The power, the spirit, the foolishness. You turned into my darling companion, so often of each and every sort. We had a good time, such a lot of happiness, having each other’s backs. I love you with my entire being. You are the most genuine rocker and a significant part of rhcp history. D H P in the spot to be, you live always in our souls, you wild man, you carrier of bliss, you giant-hearted man. I will constantly respect you. Rest In Peace and freedom from all that restrained you.
Dead Kennedys Drummer D.H. Peligro Has Passed Away At The Age of 63
D.H. Peligro, Dead Kennedy’s long-time drummer, has passed away. The band confirmed the news on its Instagram account, expressing, Dead Kennedys’ drummer D.H. Peligro (Darren Henley) died in his Los Angeles home on 28th Thursday. Police on the scene expressed that he died from injury to the head brought about by an inadvertent fall. Arrangements are pending and will be reported before long. We ask that you regard the family’s privacy during this troublesome time. Much obliged to you for your thoughts and uplifting statements. D.H. Peligro was 63 years of age. D.H. Peligro’s contemporaries lauded him via social media. Flea took to Instagram, saying ‘The first time I saw you play with the DK’s in ’81 you took my breath away. The power, the spirit, the recklessness’.
Superchunk’s Jon Wurster posted a video of a Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro set in San Francisco from 1984 with the words D.H. Peligro has left the building. One of the absolute greats. Dead Kennedys was formed in June 1978 in San Francisco with artist Jello Biafra, guitarist East Sound Beam, bassist Klaus Flouride, and drummer Bruce ‘Ted’ Slesinger. After the recording of their first demos, the Dead Kennedys released their debut album called Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables in 1980. Slesinger left the band that following year to seek an architecture career, and D. H. Peligro stepped in to replace him on drums after procuring the appreciation of Biafra at S.S.I. live shows. D. H. Peligro immediately assisted Dead Kennedys with evolving into a more steadfast hardcore punk sound, using an aggressive, steady drumming style that would proceed to assist with impacting the wave of crossover thrash that followed.
Fans Pay Tribute on Twitter
Tribute to D.H. Peligro🙏one of greatest punk albums of all time 🎵🎸 pic.twitter.com/3hl5Ch3J39
— russ (@dirk7890) October 29, 2022Advertisement
So gutted just heard about Dead Kennedys D.H.Peligro saw them just before lockdown and was seeing them again next year what a drummer R.I.P🖤🥁 pic.twitter.com/OepfiEPXqX
— Jaymastergeneral (@jason_kfc1869) October 30, 2022
I just heard the heartbreaking news that we lost an absolute legend yesterday. D.H Peligro of the Dead Kennedys was one the most down to earth badass mfs and I'm grateful I got to meet him
— Donavan (Crypt Daddy🎃💀🦇♿™️) (@YungCrippComedy) October 29, 2022
Wherever he's at I hope he's still bringing the chaos pic.twitter.com/c5sJ9lUS4b
RIP D.H. Peligro, The Best Kennedy. pic.twitter.com/UcdLCu0EYo
— 🎃Brian Falloween🎃 (@thebrianfallon) October 30, 2022
damn we keep losing legends. rest in power D.H. Peligro (the powerhouse drummer of Dead Kennedys, Red Hot Chili Peppers) pic.twitter.com/eWaBZ87oYt
— scary bradshaw (@biancaxunise) October 29, 2022
Truly a shame to hear that the punk world lost a great one in D.H. Peligro's passing. A life cut far too short. RIP#DeadKennedys pic.twitter.com/Wz3mnucyls
— Ray Mungus | (@RayMungus) October 30, 2022
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— VinylHunter (@stevethegoalie) October 30, 2022
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RIP D.H. Peligro pic.twitter.com/pxFE6I104w
Heartbroken. So devastated to hear that one of my dearest friends the amazing D.H Peligro from the Dead Kennedys has died. He was such an incredible character! He lit up a room whenever he entered it! Everyone I know loved him. D.H I love you, you will be so sorely missed! pic.twitter.com/PxxYtv9LEn
— Produce Like A Pro (@ProduceLikeAPro) October 29, 2022
